Simple Stereo Mixer, Rugged Performer!

The MX-508 combines old school Ashly quality with internally modular construction in a package offering outstanding value and reliability. This 8-input stereo rackmountable mixer is designed for a multitude of jobs, and sports an lots of mix of features for such a small unit.

The MX-508 features 84 dB of gain to ensure full out with low-level or distant microphones. Several years of research went into the microphone preamplifier and the result is a discrete circuit with better than -129 dBu Equivalent in Noise (EIN) and completely low distortion. Low and High Shelving EQ combined with mid-band peaking EQ tunable from 140Hz and 8 kHz make for a completely flexible tone control. Phantom power of +48 VDC is provided for condenser microphones via a switch on the front panel. Precision in transformers are easily field-installable, and each input has its own 20dB pad switch. Variable gain trim and Mic/Line selection switches are also found on each input channel. Rounding out the list of standard input features are a Peak Clip indicator, two Aux Sends (factory-set with one pre-EQ and level and the other post-EQ and level, these sends may be modified by a qualified technician), In/Out channel patching, Level and Pan controls, and both balanced XLR Microphone and Tip-ring-sleeve Line ins.

Transformer-balanced Left and Right XLR Outputs are standard, as are balanced Left and Right Tip-ring-sleeve 1/4" outs. There is also an independent Mono out with its own front panel level control, plus a selectable Headphone output with Level Control. There are Pre-Master Sub In/Out patch points for linking other mixers, such as the Ashly MM-106 six-input microphone mixer. Peak Clip indicators are also provided for the Outputs, and the 10-Segment LED Meters may be selected to monitor either Program Left and Right or Aux 1 and 2. Max output level is +24dB into 600 ohms.

The MX-508 also has two Master Aux Sends and two panable Master Aux Returns (one stereo and the other mono). There is an more stereo RCA Tape/CD Input with level control to the Mains or Aux 1. Stereo RCA Tape Outputs are also provided.

• High-gain microphone preamps with totally low noise and distortion
• 3-band input equalizers with tunable mid-range
• 48 Volt phantom power for use with any condenser microphones

Ashly MX508 Specs: Type Analog Channels 8 Inputs - Mic Preamps 8 x XLR Inputs - Line 8 x 1/4" Inputs - Other 2 x RCA (TAPE), 2 x 1/4" (Sub) Outputs - Main 2 x XLR 2 x 1/4", 1 x 1/4" (Mono) Outputs - Direct No Direct Outputs Outputs - Other 2 x RCA (TAPE), 2 x 1/4" (Sub) Headphones 1 x 1/4" Send/Return I/O 8 x 1/4" Send/8 x 1/4" Return Phantom Power 8 (CH 1-8) EQ Bands 3-band Aux Sends 2 x 1/4" Busses/Groups No Bus or Groups Faders No Faders Channel Inserts No Channel Inserts Effects No Effects Talkback No Talkback Computer Connectivity No Computer Connectivity Rackmountable Yes Height 5.25" Depth 8" Width 19" Weight 15 lbs.